The Christian Writer

Spreading God’s Truth to the World One Story at a Time

  • What Are Pantsers?

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    Today, we’re talking about pantsers. A pantser is someone who writes “by the seat of their pants.” In other words, they just start writing and go where the story takes them. Often, pantsers will have a few scenes or story elements in their head, and they connect those dots together as they write.

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  • What Are Plotters?

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    In case you didn’t read my previous post in the series (or you need a refresher), let’s define today’s post subject. A plotter is someone who outlines—or plots—their story from start to finish before they begin to write it. These are the type of writers who hit all of the plot points and story beats,…

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  • The Cross: A Poem


    What does the cross mean to us? So often, it seems that we forget how amazing it really is. I wrote this poem to capture some of that wonder we should feel when we think about the cross.

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  • Intro to Plotters, Pantsers, and Plantsers

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    Have you ever looked at another writer’s process and wondered if you’re doing it right? There is a lot of debate about plotters vs. pantsers… so who is actually correct? Should you meticulously outline everything, or dive head-first into writing? Or maybe you should find a balance between the two…

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Hi, I’m Grace Dvorachek! I am a child of the King, a lover of words, and a devourer of books. Writing is my passion, and I love exploring how to use stories to reflect the character and glory of God. Click here to view my full bio.